ZIBRM420 - Lawn mower Zipper - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZIBRM420 Zipper

USER MANUAL Gasoline lawn mower

CE-Conformal! - This product complies with the EC-directives.

Follow the instructions!

No open flame, fire, open source of ignition and smoking prohibited!

Danger of Intoxication! Only use outdoors and far from open windows and vents!

Wear personal protective equipment!

Keep safe distance !

Removel spark plug connector before maintenance work

Blades in movement. Do not put hands or feet near or under the opening of the cutting plate.

ATTENTION: Check Oil! Engine don’t start with low oil!!

Due to constant advancements in product design, construction pictures and content may diverse slightly. However, if you discover any errors, inform us please. Technical specifications are subject to changes! Please check the product contents immediately after receipt for any eventual transport damage or missing parts. Claims from transport damage or missing parts must be placed immediately after initial product receipt and unpacking before putting the product into operation. Please understand that later claims cannot be accepted anymore.

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ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH Gewerbepark 8, A-4707 Schlüsslberg AUSTRIA Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mail: [e-mail] ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 27 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 14 SAFETY This section contains information and important notices for safe commissioning and handling of machine. For your own safety, read these operating instructions carefully before putting the machine into operation. This will enable you to handle the machine safely and prevent misunderstandings as well as possible damage to property and persons. Also observe the symbols and pictograms used as well as the safety instructions and hazard warnings! Intended use of the machine The machine is intended exclusively for the following activities: For mowing and mulching lawns within the specified application limits. ZIPPER-MASCHINEN assumes no responsibility or warranty for any other use or use beyond this and for any resulting damage to property or injury.

14.1.1 Technical Restrictions

The machine is intended for use under the following ambient conditions: Relative humidity: max. 65 % Temperature (for operation) +5° C bis +40° C Temperature (for storage and/or transport) -20° C bis +55° C

14.1.2 Prohibited Use / Forseeable Misuse

Operation of the machine without adequate physical and mental aptitude Operating the machine without appropriate knowledge of the operating instructions (machine + motor). Changes in the design of the machine Operating the machine in wet and rainy conditions Operating the machine in a potentially explosive environment Operating the machine indoors or in closed areas Operation of the machine without functioning or missing guards Remove the safety markings attached to the machine. Modify, circumvent or disable the safety devices of the machine. Use of the machine for the transport of persons The prohibited/hazardous use or disregard of the information and instructions presented in this manual will result in the voiding of all warranty and damage claims against Zipper Maschinen GmbH. User Qualification Prerequisite for the use / operation of the machine is a corresponding physical and mental aptitude as well as knowledge and understanding of the instruction Manual. Please note that local laws and regulations may determine the minimum age of the operator and restrict the use of this machine! Put on your personal protective equipment before working on the machine. Work on electrical components or equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician or carried out under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Electrician. Safety instructions In order to avoid malfunctions, damage and health hazards when working with this machine, in addition to the general rules for safe working, the following measures in particular must be observed UNCONDITIONALLY: Check that the machine is in perfect condition before each use. Ensure that all guards are in place and working properly and that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened. Do not take the machine into operation if you notice that parts are missing or damaged! Ensure sufficient lighting conditions in the working and surrounding areas of the machine.SAFETY ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 28 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 Keep hands and feet away from moving machine parts and always ensure a safe stand when working. Remove the adjustment tool from the machine before operation. Never leave the running machine unattended (always stop the machine before leaving it). Ensure that unauthorised persons maintain a safe distance from the machine and keep children away from the machine. The machine may only be operated, serviced or repaired by persons who are familiar with it and who have been informed of the dangers arising during this work. Always wear suitable personal protective equipment (ear protection, safety shoes etc.)! Do not work with the machine if you are tired, not concentrated or under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs! Never operate the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases (danger of explosion!). Carry out maintenance, adjustment and cleaning work only when the engine is switched off. Only use spare parts and accessories recommended by Zipper machines. Special safety instructions for the operation The machine is designed to be operated by one person. Always operate the machine from behind. Never stand next to or in front of the machine when the engine is running. Excessive noise can cause hearing damage and temporary or permanent hearing loss. Wear hearing protection certified to health and safety regulations to limit noise exposure. Do not increase the regulated idle speed by your own. This could result in damage to the machine or personal injury. Safety instructions for machines with combustion engine Do not touch the engine and/or muffler during operation or immediately after switching off! These areas become hot during operation and can cause burns. Do not touch the spark plug connector when the engine is running (electric shock!). Do not operate the unit in closed areas or in poorly ventilated rooms unless there is adequate ventilation through exhaust fans or hoses. (Risk of suffocation from carbon monoxide!) Do not smoke while the machine is in operation. Do not smoke when refuelling the machine. Refuel the machine only in a well ventilated area. Do not refuel the machine when the engine is running or the machine is still hot. Do not refuel the machine near naked flames. Do not spill fuel when refuelling. Do not crank a gas flooded engine as long as the spark plug is removed- fuel in the cylinder sprays out of the spark plug opening. Do not carry out an ignition spark test on engines if the engine is flooded or gas can be smelled. A stray spark could ignite the vapours. Do not use fuel to clean machine parts, especially indoors. Vapours from fuels may explode. Always keep the area around the muffler free of foreign substances such as leaves, paper, cardboard, etc. A hot muffler could ignite these substances and cause a fire. Close the filler cap after refuelling. Check the fuel line and tank regularly for leaks and cracks. Do not operate the machine if leaks in the fuel system are known. Store fuel only in designated and approved containers. Hazard warnings Despite intended use, certain residual risks remain. Due to the design and construction of the machine, hazardous situations may occur which are identified as follows in these operating instructions: DANGER

A safety instruction designed in this way indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.ASSEMBLY ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 29 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 WARNING

Such a safety instruction indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury or even death.

A safety instruction designed in this way indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

A safety note designed in this way indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Irrespective of all safety regulations, their sound common sense and corresponding technical suitability/training are and remain the most important safety factor in the error-free operation of the machine. Safe working depends first and foremost on you! 15 ASSEMBLY Checking Delivery Content Check the machine immediately after delivery for transport damage and missing parts. Assemling the Machine The machine comes pre-assembled, only the parts dismantled for transport have to be reassembled.

Open the handle attached to the frame and screw the handle parts tight with the four screws (1) and star knobs (2), 2x each on the left and right side. Note: The height of the handle can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the screws. Screw inserted at position H for a high handle position, L for a lower handle position. Please select the same setting on the left and right side. The starter handle of the cable pull can be attached to the handle to facilitate the starting process (only available for ZI- BRM508).ASSEMBLY ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 30 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508

2. Connection clutch and brake cable

Connect the clutch cable (2) to the clutch handle and the brake cable (12) to the brake handle.

Fasten panel (1) with two screws (2) to the handle.

Push the frame into the grass bag and fasten it with the clips.

The mulching plug (2) is used to redesign the inside of the mower for more efficient mulching. Install and remove the mulching plug (1) by lifting the rear discharge guard (2) as shown. The mulch plug (1) will only fit in one direction. Remove the mulch plug (1) when using the grass collector.

To lock the rear discharge flap, use brackets as shown.

8. Assembly lateral discharge (only for ZI-

BRM508) Raise the side guard (1) and mount the side discharge as shown.

Checklist before Start-up NOTICE

The use of paint thinners, petrol, aggressive chemicals or abrasives leads to material damage to the surfaces! Therefore use only mild detergents for cleaning!

Clean the machine and remove dirt and grass if necessary. If the air filter is dirty, blow the filter cartridge from the inside by moving a jet of dry compressed air up and down. Continue until all dust has been removed. Replace the air filter with a new one if necessary. Check the carburettor for external dirt and dust and clean it with dry compressed air if necessary.ASSEMBLY ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 32 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 Check the nuts and bolts for tightness, paying particular attention to the knife. (Screws or bolts loosened by vibrations can lead to accidents)

Too low an oil level will damage the engine and shorten the life of the machine. Therefore, check the engine oil level before each start and top up if necessary.

1. To check the engine oil level, place the

machine on a safe, level surface. Switch off the engine and allow the machine to stand for ten minutes so that the circulating oil can collect in the oil pan.

2. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe it with a

clean, lint-free cloth or a non-fibrous paper towel.

3. Push the measuring rod back into the opening

as far as it will go, but do not screw it in. (Make sure that the rod has really been pushed in completely - sometimes it cants itself).

4. Pull out the oil dipstick again and read off the

oil level. There are two markings for this - see illustration on the left.

5. If the oil level is low, top up recommended oil

to the upper limit (maximum filling volume according to technical data).

6. Insert the oil dipstick again and tighten it.

15.3.2 Checking fuel tank level / Refuelling Fuel Tank

Observe the safety regulations for fuel control. Filter the fuel during refuelling to prevent foreign particles from entering the combustion chamber. Wipe up leaked fuel.

1. Screw on the tank cap (sits on the fuel tank).

2. Level check in the form of a visual inspection. If necessary, top up petrol with

the appropriate octane number (RON 95) (maximum tank volume according to technical data).

3. Close the filler cap tightly after refuelling.OPERATION

ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 33 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 16 OPERATION Only put the machine into operation after you have read and understood the safety instructions and carried out the necessary measures before initial commissioning.. Informationen on Initial Start-up NOTICE

The machine is delivered without engine oil and fuel. Make sure that this equipment is filled up before the machine is put into operation for the first time. The machine does not start until engine oil has been refilled to the upper limit (low oil lubrication)!

16.1.1 Test Run Initial Start-up

Let the machine run idle for about 3 minutes. Watch out for abnormal noises. Pay attention to the exhaust fumes (too black, too white)?

16.1.2 Notes for the first 20 operating hours

In order to optimize the life expectancy of your machine, the following points should be observed: Spare the engine for the first 20 operating hours (this also applies to used engines after extensive maintenance). This means lower speed and lower maximum working load than during normal operation. Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of operation. Operating instructions Never tighten the cable while the engine is running. This will damage the motor. The pull mechanism for changing the motor speed is limited by an adjusting screw. This is factory set. Never change this setting on your own, you could overload the motor. Under no circumstances should you operate the machine on slopes of more than 20°, as even with an optimum oil level the engine may not be supplied with sufficient lubrication. In the direction of the forward movement of the machine and within a range of one meter around the machine, nobody but the operator must stand. Pay particular attention to the following particularly dangerous areas: Special precautions must be taken when mowing on slopes. Only mow crosswise to the slope, never downwards or upwards, observing the maximum permissible slope angle. The cutting height can be adjusted by means of a lever on the machine, adjust it to the respective condition of the lawn to be worked.OPERATION ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 34 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 Starting the Machine ZI-BRM420 Cold Start

When the engine is cold, press the primer button (1) before starting. The following recommendation applies with regard to the number of button actuations depending on the outdoor temperature. Temperature attempts < 0℃ 3~4 0℃~10℃ 2~3 10℃~20℃ 1~2 >20℃

ZI-BRM508 Cold Start Before starting, push the choke lever to the foremost position.

1. Pull the brake lever (1) towards the

handle and hold it. Note: Do not tighten the clutch lever (2) during starting, this will prevent the machine from moving forward.

2. Grasp the starter handle and pull it out

slowly. The resistance becomes strongest at a certain point. This point corresponds to the compression point. Let the rope roll back a little from this point and then pull it out powerfully.

3. Put the choke lever in the "RUN"

position after starting the engine. CHOKEOPERATION ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 35 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508

4. For best cut quality, always mow with

the throttle lever in the “FAST” position. (When the blade rotates at the preset fast speed, it creates a strong fan action that lifts and cuts grass more efficiently.)

the lever (1) in the direction of the handle. Note: Use the lever (1) for operating the machine only in its extreme positions (fully pressed on the handle for forward movement, in the starting position for no support of forward movement). This extends the life of the clutch mechanism.

Stopping the machine WARNING

The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is stopped. To leave the mower unattended, disconnect the spark plug connector.

1. Move throttle lever to position

Hot surfaces and rotating machine parts while the engine is running can cause serious injury or even death. Always stop the machine before carrying out any conversion, adjustment, cleaning or maintenance work, let it cool down and secure it against unintentional restarting. Maintenace and Servicing Plan What to do? frequency Check fuel level before each start-up Check engine oil level before each start-up Control of the operating elements before each start-up Check for damaged parts before each start-up Checking for loose or lost screws before each start-up Change engine oil First after 5h or 1 month , then every 3 months or 25h Air filter cleaning/replacement every 25h or 3 months Spark plug test/replacement every 200 h or 2 years Fuelfilter cleaning every 25h or 3 months

The specified intervals refer to working under "normal" operating conditions. Depending on the load, a change/exchange may also be necessary at an earlier point in time. Changing the Engine Oil NOTICE

The machine is delivered without engine oil and fuel. Make sure that this operating resources are filled up before the machine is put into operation for the first time.The machine does not start until engine oil has been refilled to the upper limit (insufficient oil lubrication)!MAINTENANCE ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 37 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508

1. Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil

drains quickly and completely.

2. Wipe the oil filling area clean and then remove the oil

filler cap/dipstick.

3. Place a suitable container next to the mower to

collect the waste oil and then tilt the mower to the right side. The waste oil will drain through the filler neck. Allow the oil to drain off completely.

4. Fill in the recommended oil. Do not overfill! Wait a

few minutes for the oil to settle in the engine before measuring the oil level. Checking / Replacing blades NOTICE

For the assembly/disassembly of the blade you need a torque wrench. After assembly, check that the blade screws are firmly tightened. Always wear protective gloves when working on the blade.

17.3.1 Checking the blade

1. Tilt the mower to the right with the air filter side facing up. This helps to avoid fuel leaks

2. Check the blade for damage, cracks and excessive rust or corrosion: a blunt blade can be

sharpened, but a blade that is excessively worn, bent, cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced.

17.3.2 Replacing the blade

1. Remove the screw with a socket wrench. Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from

turning when the bolt is removed. Then remove the blade.

2. Mount the blade with the screw and special washers. Be sure to mount the special washers

with the concave side facing the blade and the convex side facing the bolt.

3. Tighten the screw with a torque wrench. Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from

Clean the grass sack with water from the garden hose and allow it to dry completely before reuse; a wet sack will clog quickly.

1. Remove the plastic edges from the frame and

remove the frame from the bag.

2. Insert the frame into the new bag and clamp the

plastic edges of the bag to the frame.

Adjusting the clutch and brake cables

If the brake lever is loose, tighten the brake cable by turning it (see picture on the left). Cleaning the air filter NOTICE

If the engine is operated with or without a damaged air filter, dirt will get into the engine, resulting in rapid engine wear.

To clean the air filter, proceed as follows:

1. Press the clamps and remove the air filter cover.

2. Remove the filter.

3. Check filter and foam element and replace if damaged.

4. Clean the filter by tapping it several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow

compressed air from the inside through the air filter.

5. Never attempt to brush off dirt; brushing forces dirt into the fibers.

6. Remove dirt from the inside of the air filter base and cover with a damp cloth.

Ensure that no dirt enters the air duct leading to the carburetor.

7. Remount the filter and cover.

A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine. Tightening the spark plug too much can damage the thread in the cylinder head.

1. Take off the spark plug cap and

2. Remove the spark plug with a spark

the electrodes are worn out or if the insulator is torn or broken.

4. Measure the electrode gap of the

spark plug with a suitable measuring device. The distance should be 0.7 -

0.8 mm. If necessary, correct the

gap by carefully bending the side electrode with a suitable tool.

Never lift or transport the machine with the engine running!

19 STORGAE To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and fuel tank free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes before storage. Before storage, clean the mower thoroughly and store it in a dry, frost-free place. Never store the mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where it can reach an open flame or spark. If the fuel tank needs to be emptied, this should be done outdoors. If the machine is not used for a longer period of time (>30 days): Empty the oil or fuel tank. Remove the spark plug and pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinder. Using a rope starter, turn the engine a few times so that the oil is well distributed inside the cylinder. (Clean spark plug before reuse!)DISPOSAL ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at 41 ZI-BRM420 und ZI-BRM508 20 DISPOSAL

Do not dispose of your machine in residual waste. Contact your local authorities for information on available disposal options. If you buy a new vibratory plate or equivalent from your dealer, he is obliged in certain countries to dispose of your old machine properly. 21 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING

Hot surfaces and rotating machine parts while the engine is running can cause serious injury or even death. Switch off the machine before carrying out any troubleshooting work and secure it against unintentional restarting.